The age old question(s) when it comes to getting started in the gym: What is better for me to do at the gym; cardio, or weight lifting? Can I do both? What is better if I want to lose weight? Become more defined? Feel more energized? Unfortunately, this is not a this-or- that scenario – […]
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Everything You Need To Know About Squats
Squats. I love squats. They’ve been a staple in my routine since I started weight lifting almost a decade ago. I know I’m not alone in my love for this mother of all exercises, either. Many people around the globe are utilizing this movement to give them a seriously good workout with seriously good results. […]
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Gymshark Aspire Leggings Review
If you followed me over from my old blog, you’ll know that I’ve been a fan of Gymshark for a while (let’s be honest… who isn’t a fan of them these days?!). I purchased their V3 Flex Leggings when they were first released almost a year ago and I’ve been wearing them religiously every since. […]
Apple Cider Vinegar – Is It Worth The Hype?
About a month ago I was dealing with some incredibly annoying bloating. Nothing about my diet had changed, nor my lifestyle, but towards mid afternoon my belly had swollen up to 6 months pregnant status. Knowing I couldn’t get pregnant that quickly, I turned to an alternative: Apple Cider Vinegar. I’ve been putting the stuff […]
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Ladder Drills For A Killer Workout
Ladder drills. These take me back to my wrestling days. Hell, but effective hell. I don’t know about you guys but 95% of the time cardio bores the absolute crap out of me. Pounding the pavements or a treadmill really just don’t do it for me so this is why I like to incorporate circuit […]
How To Ease Yourself Into A Healthier Lifestyle
So you want to get healthy. You’re motivated AF and ready to get the ball rolling for your New Years Resolutions early but you have NO IDEA where to start. Creating a healthy lifestyle seems simple enough on paper; it’s just eating well and exercising… right? Yes… to a certain extent, but where do you […]
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Top 5 Exercises For Bigger Glutes
The fitness industry has had many “movements” in the past few years: calorie restriction, thigh gaps, IIFYM, and many, many more – many of which I fell victim too when I first found myself wrapped up in the #fitspo corner of Instagram. But, as of late the focus has switched to a more inclusive, “body […]
A Sunny October Day At Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area
I’m sitting here writing this next to my balcony window and all I can see are grey skies and a horrible, misty drizzle. A much different picture to what it was a couple of weekends ago when my boyfriend and I went on a little hike through Rattlesnake Point in Milton. This isn’t going to […]
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Vegetarian Tex Mex Stuffed Butternut Squash
I really thought that after the first month or so of living out of my parents house that I would get sick of cooking. I feel like I have an inner Jamie Oliver lodged in my soul that’s trying to make his way out via fall inspired recipes. ‘Tis the season for squash sales. My […]
The In’s & Out’s Of Adopting A Cat
If you’re anything like me, your life is dull without an animal in it – more specifically, a cat. So, as you can imagine, once my boyfriend and I moved away from home together, it started to feel like our apartment was missing something really quickly. I am a crazy cat lady. To be honest […]